EMEA Principal Benefits Partner

Pegasystems; Reading; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for a Principal Benefits Partner to manage benefit plans and programs across EMEA. This role involves designing benefit and wellness programs, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in benefits management within EMEA and strong communication skills. Competitive global benefits are offered, emphasizing a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive global benefits program

Continuous learning opportunities

Innovative and fun work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years established Benefits experience in EMEA.
• Experience in UK, Poland, France preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Design regional benefit and wellness programs.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams.
• Manage compliance pertaining to benefits, leave, and retirement.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Results-oriented mindset

Job description

As Principal Benefits Partner, you will be responsible for managing benefit plans and programs across EMEA. Working closely with the regional People Team Resources, you’ll use your market knowledge and experience to develop leading edge plans and programs, manage compliance, and assist with strategy. Pega is committed to continuing to be a best place to work for talent, and this role will help provide competitive and comprehensive benefit solutions to attract, retain and develop top talent across the globe.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Design regional benefit and wellness programs.
• Act as a subject matter expert, demonstrating a deep understanding of Pega and market best practices with benefit plans.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams (People Team, Finance, Legal, etc).
• Analyze benefit trends and best practices, report findings and provide recommendations to address business needs.
• Liaise with works councils and social committees.
• Manage compliance pertaining to benefits, leave, and retirement.

Who You Are:

Reporting to the Head of Global Benefits & Mobility, the right candidate will be a highly collaborative and motivated individual seeking to grow his/her knowledge of the field, enhance his/her research skills, and partner with a global People Team.

What You've Accomplished:

• At least 5 years established Benefits experience in EMEA, broadly.
• Experience in UK, Poland, France preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information.
• Team player with good collaboration skills.
• Results-oriented while navigating rapid change and ambiguity.
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements.
• Contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment.
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company.

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment.
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company.

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Legal and Compliance

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Culture – At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. We know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant\'s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.

Export Compliance – For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.

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